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Western Digital

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • San Jose
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AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of experience, advanced Excel skills, strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will manage supply planning, create optimization plans, analyze material needs, resolve supply issues, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive strategic inventory discussions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or other related courses.
  • I2 or Integrated Planning experiences highly desired.
  • 3-5 years experience in related fields is a requirement.
  • MS degree in related discipline is an advantage.
  • Analytical and Problem Solving Skills with advance MS excel level.
  • Good English communication (Speaking and Writing).
  • Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal and relational skills, with the ability to quickly develop relationships of trust and confidence with a variety of people and personalities, at all levels within an organization.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to effectively multi-task and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment.
  • Strong active listening skills with the ability to ask thoughtful and probing questions to determine client needs.
  • Ability to make clear, logical decisions based on facts, taking into consideration the big picture, long and short term effects, and exercising sound judgment when handling complaints, confidential and sensitive issues.
  • Demonstrate ability to deliver consistent positive results through influencing, coordinating, and managing the efforts of others.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for supply planning of HDD.
  • To create and optimize factory build plans and material requisition plans that allow Western Digital to reliably deliver products on time and meet corporate revenue and profit goals.
  • I2 Plan Management which includes stewardship of weekly ASM, MC, BC runs, monitoring supply response, diagnosing and resolving supply/demand gaps and working with respective data input owners
  • Co-ordination of MRP run and Material Plan analysis to identify gaps and work with Materials team/Procurement to alleviate bottlenecks
  • Drive strategic discussions with the BU to align on inventory staging and trade-off opportunities
  • Work closely with Supply Chain optimization team to ensure smooth implementation of Central Planning processes
  • Work closely with Asia Planning and Production control teams to execute Production Plans
  • Coordination with stakeholders including Demand Planning (CDO team), Asia Planning, Materials planning, Data Governance, IE (Capacity Planning), Product Operations Management, Sales Ops and CP project teams
  • Demonstrate process area improvements
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Staff Engineer, Industrial Engineering position?

The primary responsibility is to oversee supply planning of HDD, create and optimize factory build plans, and ensure that Western Digital can reliably deliver products on time while meeting corporate revenue and profit goals.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in IT, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or other related courses is required, along with 3-5 years of experience in related fields. Experience in I2 or Integrated Planning is highly desired, and an MS degree in a related discipline is an advantage.

What skills are necessary for this role?

Necessary skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, advanced MS Excel proficiency, good English communication skills (both speaking and writing), interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and excellent active listening skills.

Who will I collaborate with in this role?

You will coordinate with various stakeholders, including Demand Planning (CDO team), Asia Planning, Materials planning, Data Governance, IE (Capacity Planning), Product Operations Management, Sales Ops, and CP project teams.

Is the position open to applicants with disabilities?

Yes, Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring that all candidates can successfully navigate the hiring process. Accommodations can be requested.

What type of benefits does Western Digital offer?

Western Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation time, paid sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Will there be opportunities for performance-based incentives?

Yes, employees will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan based on company and individual performance, as well as the possibility to participate in the annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program.

Are there opportunities for career growth within the company?

Yes, Western Digital strives to nurture a diverse and inclusive environment, which supports the professional development and career growth of its employees.

Western Digital

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